The Vehicle Safety Recalls
A vehicle recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. A defect may…
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Vehicle safety is a critical concern for any road user. ClearVin knows all about the topic, including vehicle safety ratings and car tips.
How VIN decoding can prevent you from buying a stolen car
According to statistics, the majority of stolen cars are never recovered. Typically, there are two ways for thieves to release them. While older vehicles can be dismantled and sold as…
How the NHTSA manages manufacturer recalls
The National Highway Safety Administration, or NHTSA, works hard to administer safety recalls in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recalls are issued by the car…
Looking for a Key to Safety? Decode the Meaning of Your Vehicle’s VIN
A vehicle identification number, or VIN, is a unique 17-character code assigned to every car by its manufacturer. This code includes numbers and Latin letters, but excludes I, O, and…
4 Reasons VIN Check is a Must for Used Car Buyers
Although buying a used car may help you save a significant amount of money, compared to what you would spend if you go for a new model; you couldn’t be…
4 Must-have Safety Features for Your Motorcycle
When it comes to designing motorcycles, rider safety is always a key concern. That is the reason all leading manufacturers are constantly embracing new technologies to equip their motorcycles with…
The Ultimate Used Car Buying Guide – So You Don’t End Up Owning a Lemon
The demand for used cars is on the rise, and the trend doesn’t seem to be dropping off any time soon. From private dealerships to online auctions, you will find…
Why you May Need a Recall VIN Number Check
So you have decided to buy a car and after much searching and comparison-shopping, you think you have found your pick. However, apart from assessing the vehicle, the groundwork must…
Takata Airbag Recall: Here’s Everything That You Probably Didn’t Know
The massive Takata airbag recall has affected approximately 42 million vehicles in the U.S, raising a lot of security concerns among buyers. The vehicles made by 19 different automakers were…
Understanding the Difference Between Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Sometimes certain automobiles manufacturers launch vehicles with certain defects, which become apparent over a period of time. While sometimes the fixes are easy, there are times when the problem is…
